It is stressful to always be moving in and out of rental homes. Renters know this, which is why they can feel a sense of ownership over a rental home if they lived in it for an extended period. It is reasonable for them to have a sense of belonging even after they have turned in their keys. If they did not take the move very well, a tenant may attempt to store personal items on your Deltona property, come back to pick up their mail, or even continue to access the internet.
It is against the law for renters to return to the property after their lease is over, even if they are coming back to do some tasks or access old amenities. If previous tenants do try to access the property or any related amenities, they are trespassing and violating the law.
As a property owner, you must let your tenants know these facts. They may not understand that property owners and property management professionals need access to the property immediately after a renter vacates to assess the condition of the home and to start preparations for the next tenant. They may also not realize that turning in their keys means they have given up their right to possession and may even be giving up their right to personal property left at the rental home.
Making sure that your renters understand the process of preparing to move out is an integral part of a smooth and successful rental process. Proactively giving out instructions for moving out, such as a providing a checklist of things they need to do, can go a long way toward helping your tenants complete the move-out correctly. Tenants should know that necessary move-out tasks, such as forwarding mail, moving out all possessions, and cleaning the property, must be finished before the final exchange of keys. It is also important to explain that access to the property and all amenities is no longer allowed.
These kinds of conversations are our specialty at Real Property Management Sunstate. Our property management professionals can manage the move-out process from start to finish, ensuring that your tenants have the information and resources they need to surrender the property when they turn in the keys. For more information about how our Deltona property management services can benefit you, contact us online or call us at 877-373-8404.